Gemotions

The silence in the music room was deafening. Noah hadn't touched his guitar in days. Mrs. Garcia, his music teacher, followed him on Instagram. He felt stripped bare.

He regretted the arrogant posts, the bravado, the carefully constructed persona. He had used social media as a weapon, a shield, a way to hide his fears. Now, his teacher was there to witness it all.

He pushed the guitar away, the polished wood reflecting his own tormented face. He felt a sudden, intense wave of self-loathing. The world seemed to shrink around him, leaving him isolated and alone.